This article was co-authored by Allison Broennimann, PhD and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Dr. Allison Broennimann is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice based in the San Francisco Bay Area providing psychotherapy and neuropsychology services. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Broennimann specializes in in-depth psychotherapy to provide solution-focused treatments for anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, adjustment problems, traumatic stress, and phase-of-life transitions. And as part of her neuropsychology practice, she integrates depth psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation for those recovering after traumatic brain injury. Dr. Broennimann holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. She is licensed by the California Board of Psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association.
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If you want to go the extra mile to show a friend what they really mean to you, you’ve got a ton of options. Often, it’s the small gestures that go a long way towards making someone feel loved. Something as seemingly unimportant as a good hug or a simple “I appreciate you” can make the world of difference. So long as you’re honest, respectful, and you take an active interest in your friend’s life, they’ll know how you feel about them.
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QuestionWhat's the best way to keep in touch with a friend when you don't see each other often?Allison Broennimann, PhDDr. Allison Broennimann is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice based in the San Francisco Bay Area providing psychotherapy and neuropsychology services. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Broennimann specializes in in-depth psychotherapy to provide solution-focused treatments for anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, adjustment problems, traumatic stress, and phase-of-life transitions. And as part of her neuropsychology practice, she integrates depth psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation for those recovering after traumatic brain injury. Dr. Broennimann holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. She is licensed by the California Board of Psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Clinical PsychologistTexting is great. Same with emailing. Luckily, everything's online. You can send emails and let someone know you're thinking of them and want to see them soon. Also, calling them to chat or leave a message is important sometimes too.
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- ↑ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/07/stop-asking-how-are-you-harvard-researchers-say-this-is-how-successful-people-make-small-talk.html
- ↑ https://www.dailycal.org/archives/how-and-why-you-should-check-in-on-your-friends-more-often/article_6bf6201e-7fb4-53bf-865f-fdeffa4f6414.html
- ↑ Allison Broennimann, PhD. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 29 January 2021.
- ↑ Allison Broennimann, PhD. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 29 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.symbis.com/blog/10-ways-show-gratitude-spouse/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202104/19-ways-show-you-care-about-your-friends
- ↑ https://www.vogue.com/article/gift-ideas-for-friends
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/how-show-someone-you-care-top-ways-revealed-a7420536.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202104/19-ways-show-you-care-about-your-friends
- ↑ Allison Broennimann, PhD. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 29 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/04/smarter-living/wirecutter/when-a-friend-is-in-need-show-you-care-with-food.html
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/how-show-someone-you-care-top-ways-revealed-a7420536.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lights-camera-happiness/201005/why-keeping-your-promise-is-good-you
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_some_people_own_mistakes_and_others_dont
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